Sevilla

The Judería of Seville (the old Jewish quarter) is one of the most atmospheric parts of the city. While most physical Jewish buildings were lost after the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492, a number of important sites connected to Sephardic history remain. Before 1492 it was home to one of the largest Jewish communities in medieval Spain.The area today largely overlaps with the Barrio Santa Cruz neighborhood. This picturesque neighborhood of narrow winding streets, patios, and plazas remains largely intact and occupies much of the old Judería. Seville’s Jewish community was one of the largest in Spain until the anti-Jewish riots of 1391, which devastated the community and forced many Jews to convert. The Alhambra Decree of 1492, issued by Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, expelled Jews from Spain entirely, ending centuries of Jewish life in the city. Walking through the Judería is best done slowly. The history is hidden in street names, plaques, and building sites rather than large monuments. Centro de Interpretación Judería de Sevilla A small interpretation center dedicated to the history of Seville’s medieval Jewish community. Exhibits explain daily life, religious practice, and the destruction of the community after the 1391 anti-Jewish riots and the later expulsion. It’s one of the few places in Seville where visitors can see maps of the original Judería.

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